launching the boat into the rough waters, we pulled for land.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Like most of the rest, I've been too afraid of launching out and have clung to old-fashioned means.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
The intention then was that Peter should remain with the Galleons as a kind of paying guest, and so his pride would not be hurt and they could have an eye upon him during this launching of him into London.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole